Guest guest Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 Mimi, I am glad you are feeling so much better! I am going to be optimistic for you--I am so glad your doctor is considering the possibility that with your implants removed, you may not need to go on the prednisone. However, I wanted to caution you about having expectations regarding the blood work improving quickly...those numbers may indeed go again toward normal, but I think it may be longer than 6 weeks, and in fact, may take a number of months or even years. It is really hard to know what your individual body will do. But given time, you have a good chance of healing, like so many of us have. Be patient, and don't let the blood work alarm you. Have faith that your body will find its own way to heal with a little help from you in detoxing. I do want to caution you about taking the prednisone, though. Please take the time in the next 6 weeks to really research it. It is a toxic drug that can make your symptoms go away for the short term, but in the long term can do much damage. Dr. Weil is one MD who has said that taking prednisone can reduce your chances for natural remission of the disease. Here is his advice: http://www.drweil.com/app/cda/drw_cda.html-command=TodayQA-questionId=74996-pt=Question Today's Question My husband and mother-in-law have been diagnosed with lupus. Are there any vitamins they can take that might ease their symptoms?-- Anonymous Today's Answer (Published 06/26/2002) Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can be mild or life-threatening and can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including arthritis, skin rashes, neurological problems and kidney disease. Fortunately, lupus can, and often does, go into remission -- for weeks, months, even years. The more severe forms are difficult to manage medically. Conventional doctors use immunosuppressive drugs such as prednisone (a corticosteroid), to control severe symptoms. While these may be necessary for short periods, long-term use is not wise, because they can reduce the chance that the disease will go into remission naturally. People with lupus should take a good multivitamin/multimineral supplement with my recommended dosages of antioxidants; however, there are many other approaches to this disease. The male hormone DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), produced in the adrenals, seems to help and may reduce the need for prednisone. Several small studies have shown that taking 200 mg per day can be beneficial and larger studies are underway. Although DHEA is available over-the-counter, I do not recommend that anyone take it without medical supervision. The downside of DHEA use is an increased risk of heart attack and breast and prostate cancer so it is vital that a physician monitors anyone taking it for lupus. Furthermore, over-the-counter brands of DHEA may not be as reliable as prescription forms. Your husband and mother-in-law should also modify their diets. I recommend increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids by eating sardines or other oil fish (salmon, herring, mackerel) three times a week or supplementing with fresh-ground flax seeds (grind two tablespoons a day and sprinkle over cereals or salads). Avoid polyunsatured vegetable oils (safflower, sunflower, corn, etc.), margarine, vegetable shortening, and all products made with partially hydrogenated oils. Eat a low-protein, plant-based diet that excludes all products made from cows’ milk, be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables (with the exception of alfalfa sprouts, which contain the amino acid L-canavanine that can worsen autoimmunity.) For arthritic symptoms take a natural anti-inflammatory agent, such as Zyflamend PM (from New Chapter)containing ginger and turmeric. Get the right kind of regular exercise; swimming or water aerobics are best for those who have arthritis symptoms. And urge your husband and mother-in-law to avoid any conventional doctor who encourages a hopeless or negative attitude toward managing the disease. Investigate traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, both of which often do well with autoimmune conditions. Definitely try some mind/body therapy, such as hypnosis or interactive guided imagery. The mind/body connection is often obvious in the ups and downs of lupus, and you can take advantage of it to promote healing. Dr. Weil ----- Original Message ----- From: mimi_merchant Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 3:53 PM Subject: lupas Hi all my dear friends,Today is the fourth day of my explant and with all your prayers andsupport I am feeling so much better, after such a long time to day Iwent to get my own prescription from the pharmacy and to the Bank,first time I felt hopeful about life and that God willing I willslowly be able to recover. Though my test results have come and one ofmy test shows Lupas but when my Rummy heard about my implant she wassort of relieved to hear I have explanted and did not put me onpredisone she wants to wait for six weeks and then test me again andgo from there. Please pray all my test come clear that time, wasanyone diagnosed with Lupas and were they on same drug? I still have drains and am driving down to cleveland tomorrw to havethem removed by Dr, Feng. I am so very thankful and grateful to all ofyou girls who advised me to have total capsules removed and cannotstop praying for all of you. Really you all are such kind,compassionate human beings. God bless each and every one of you. willbe back on sunday from cleveland and will keep you posted on myreturn. bye for now.. love and hugs..mimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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